When Orndorff left the AWF in February 1992, he vacated the title. [5][6] He was inducted into the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. During the match, Roma acted very indifferently to his tag team partner, sowing the seeds to his heel turn. HWT | No. 13 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | TF, 19-4 Gable's Last . Orndorff tips the scales at 265 pounds, 20 pounds shy of the limit at heavyweight. He has a simple goal for the remainder of the season. Many will remember his intensity. Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff success in the WWF was evident in the matches he won, and he cultivated a name for himself. Changed my life. Thanks for all the laughs and great matches. [citation needed], Orndorff returned to WCW in late 1992. This time, Roma took it a step further and attacked Erik Watts before announcing that he was now teaming with Paul Orndorff. His rivalry with Hulk Hogan made him a household name, where he was involved in the first ever WrestleMania main event, teaming with Roddy Piper against Hogan and Mr. T. Tributes are pouring in from the wrestling world, as friends and . The "wild card" status was a blow to Orndoff's ego (storyline), causing him to attack several wrestlers including Hector Guerrero, whom he defeated in a "wild card" match to earn a spot in the tournament. All rights reserved. pic.twitter.com/RiOY6Rdj7w, PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME. 285 | No. 13 Christian Lance (NEB) def. Both times, Orndorff's reigns were short and were ended by Ladd. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Sadly, Paul died on July 12, 2021, after being diagnosed with dementia. Junior Greco National Champion (2015), Fila Cadet National Champion (2014) and Fargo National Cadet Freestyle runner-up (2013) 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. After two years at a junior college and a two-year mission with the LDS church, dad went on to be an All-American in wrestling, placing second in the NCAA tournament at heavyweight his senior year at Oregon State University. It is set to occur later this week in Fayetteville, Georgia. Orndorff faced Salvatore Bellomo on the night that Hulk Hogan defeated The Iron Sheik for the WWF World Heavyweight Title and "Hulkamania was born". Paul Orndorff and Hulk Hogan had a wildly successful feud that started in the early days of WWE. Thank you for all of them Paul. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. ", ERIC BISCHOFF TWEETS TO ADDRESS PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. During the tag match Ali climbed up on to the ring apron and took a swing at Piper. After the match, Race declared that Paul Orndorff was his chosen man. Orndorff. "WWE extends its condolences to Orndorffs family and friends.". While Orndorff was away from the WWF, Heenan brought in a new man "Ravishing" Rick Rude to take Orndorff's place in the Heenan Family. ", "Years later the morning before WrestleMania 21, I trained with him and Hulk. Ancestry.com. Sadly, the situation doesn't seem to be improving . Pillman, Flair, and Anderson attacked Orndorff and then Arn Anderson and Ric Flair delivered a spike piledriver to Orndorff on the arena floor during the attack. The only similarity between the two is that they share a surname. HWT | No. Orndorff, ranked third at the time by Intermat, instead ran into the second-ranked heavyweight in the final. (Jesse Tinsley) By Greg Lee gregl@spokesman.com (509) 844-8168 Sometimes the youngest in a. It was something he had worked through as best he could but by the end of 1995 he was forced to retire and started to work as a trainer and a road agent for WCW.[16]. 285 | No. Orndorff was 71-years-old at the time of his death. 15 Tate Orndorff (OSU) | D, 7-2 [61][62] He believed that his father's dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In 1988, he left WWE for WCW, where he captured the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championships with Paul Roma. He returned to wrestling in 1990 in the WCW (world championship wrestling), making his debut in Dudes with Attitudes. Orndorff (along with Bundy, who had been off TV since WrestleMania III as well) returned to team with Hercules and King Harley Race in a victory against Mario Mancini, Don Driggers, Paul Roma, and Jim Powers. [16] After a series of matches with no clean outcome it was decided that Hogan and Orndorff would clash in a steel cage match on Saturday Night's Main Event IX. The OFFICIAL YouTube channel for Paul Orndorff, managed by Some Kind of #1derful, the podcast hosted by Travis Orndorff (son of Paul). 285 | No. [citation needed], In 1990 Orndorff returned to the squared circle, wrestling a series of matches against Kerry Von Erich on the independent circuit. Ronda and Paul have two grown sons, Paul III and Travis. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. [54], Orndorff's parents were both of German descent. 22 AJ Nevills (SDSU) | D, 4-4 (TB2) HWT | No. His reign as champion lasted years. Paul Orndorff is an American professional wrestler best remembered for his performances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE", PAUL ORNDORFF. There, Orndorff worked mainly as a tag team competitor teaming with Dick Slater to win the NWA Southeast Tag Team Championship from the team of Jimmy Golden and Norvell Austin in October 1979. "My heart is saddened again. Tate Orndorff, U-His defending state champion heavyweight, practices a throw on a training partner. He married his high school girlfriend Ronda Maxwell Orndorff. I tried a throw and lost my grip, he said. He was an All-Pac-10 selection in football in addition to being an All-American in wrestling. Mike Viramontes (NDC) | MD, 12-3 One of my fondest memories. HWT | No. This was the only time Orndorff and Hogan wrestled in WCW. No. While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. WWE legend and Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff aka Mr. [38] During this time Orndorff also turned back the challenges of Ron Simmons and Marcus Alexander Bagwell, amongst others, holding on to his Television title by any means necessary. "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. Two-time NWCA Scholar All-American and First Team Academic All-Big 12 honoree Washingtons Dave Schultz High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame Award winner (2015) On July 12,Travis Orndorff, Mr Wonderful's son, confirmed his father's deathafter battling dementia and head trauma. They have two grown sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis Orndorff, as well as eight grandchildren. 7 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000. In 1976, Orndorff began his career as a wrestler. 285 | No. While the new season is just beginning, Orndorff hasn't stopped. NWCA All-American (2020) He wrote: "It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.". [55][11], On January 5, 2011, Orndorff told the Busted Open Sirius Satellite Radio show that he had recently been diagnosed with throat cancer. One of the top heels of the 1980s, Paul Orndorff is remembered for his dashing looks and incredible physique. #RIPPaulOrndorff . After retiring, he trained aspiring wrestlers. No. Its been a multiple win situation for Owen, who has enjoyed coaching and watching Orndorffs four boys grow up before his eyes. Orndorff will be a redshirt junior this season after reaching the national tournament each of the past two campaigns for Utah Valley University. No. Orndorff was reportedly worth $100,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 1986, he was named to the University of Tampa Athletic Hall of Fame. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 10-1 From his robes and ring gear to his muscular physique and legitimate toughness, he was to me what a pro wrestler should be. Hulk Hogan led tributes online to the legendary wrestler and said that he was "slammed" by the news of Orndoff's death on Monday. I was a little kid again. Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. 285 | No. Paul Orndorff was in his mid-30s when he suffered his arm injury. [12] Frustrated with his inability to beat Orndorff for the National title, Larry Zbyszko paid Killer Tim Brooks $25,000 to do his dirty work. [12] Orndorff then teamed with former opponent Austin (who was calling himself "The Junkyard Dog" at the time, not to be mistaken for the more famous Junkyard Dog) to win the title in late 1979. [31] Orndorff left the UWF sometime in early 1993, vacating the Southern States title. HWT | No. Read our Paul Orndorff live blog for all the latest news and updates "He was so much more than a wrestler," Paul Orndorffs son, Travis, captioned an Instagram post. Related Content. It is not clear if an autopsy has been done yet. He put me on the mat pretty hard. All rights reserved. [16] The next time that Hogan and Orndorff teamed up, against The Moondogs, Orndorff wrestled most of the match by himself in an attempt to upstage Hogan, scoring the winning pin. He competed in the National Wrestling Alliance for a considerable time before becoming a sensation during the 1980s. "He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. What is Paul Orndorff's net worth? 17 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. No. He wrestled Kengo Kimura, Riki Choshu, and Akira Maeda, as well as teaming up with Ed Leslie against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi. Orndorff got the better of Mantell and won the right to use the Freebird hair removal cream on Mantell. [22], Orndorff soon reunited with manager Heenan and again feuded with Hogan, and began using Hogan's theme music, "Real American", as his own entrance theme. During his time with the Spartans, he scored 21 touchdowns and racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards. It does help when you have older siblings laying the gauntlet down for what you have to do, Owen said. Orndorff spent time in rehab trying to recuperate his injured arm, but to no avail appeared smaller than the other one. [11] He won the gold on June 20, 1982. Orndorff signed with the World Wrestling Federation in late 1983 and made his debut in November of that year on Championship Wrestling. 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[53] In 2009, Orndorff was elected by a committee of his peers to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame,[citation needed] then located in Amsterdam, New York, now located in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dave was an NCAA runner-up wrestler for Oregon State and also played football #1derful Paul Orndorff. I just wanted to tell him that if he got a chance at a pin to go for it, Dave said. No. 12 Tate Orndorff (OSU) MD, 13-4 21 Orndorff at the 2022 NCAA Championships (3-2) With an untreated neck injury, he left the WWF for WCW in early 1990, where he won the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Paul Roma (as a team called Pretty Wonderful). He ascended as high as No. He was a three-year starter in football, and was a first-team All-Greater Spokane League pick at center last fall. After the 1993 WCW pay-per-view Battlebowl, Horsemen members Paul Roma and Arn Anderson faced the semi-regular team of Paul Orndorff and "Stunning" Steve Austin on WCW Saturday Night. WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndorff, who once fought in Wrestlemania, has died at the age of 71. The exact cause of Paul Orndorff's death is not known at the moment. "He Was Another Amazing Athlete That I Had The Pleasure Of Wrestling An Hour For The NWA Championship On Many Occasions! I love you Daddy. Paul's career in the World Wrestling Federation began in late 1983 when he made his debut. Brendan Furman (COR) D, 4-1, 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational, Dec. 2-3, Las Vegas (3-2) He has more courage than any wrestler Ive had. "As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell. (13) Tate Orndorff (OSU) | MD, 12-1, 2020-21 (Redshirt Junior) HWT | No. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football [16] The fallout from The War to Settle the Score led to the creation of WrestleMania, with Hogan and Mr. T (backed by Snuka) taking on Piper and Orndorff in the main event (with Bob Orton, Jr, as Piper and Orndorff's manager). WE TRAIN TOGETHER. The opportunity to add a two-time NCAA Qualifier and NWCA All-American into the fold is rare, but that is exactly what happened when Tate Orndorff transferred to Ohio State for his final two seasons of competition. 6 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Likes. I AM SO SAD I LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/RXovORjxVp, WWE WRESTLER BOBBY ROODE TWEETS THAT ORNDORFF WAS AN 'INSPIRATION'. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. You wont find a heavyweight that works harder or has an energy level like he has, Owen said. Orndorff was unable to wrestle in the rematch due to car trouble, which meant that Orndorff's friend Bob Roop got the title shot and won the match. 285 | No. According to Hannibal TV, Orndorff is suffering from late stages of dementia. #RIPMrWonderful", Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff was an inspiration to me breaking into the business. [12] Orndorff next feuded with The Masked Superstar, with whom he traded the National Heavyweight title back and forth during the fall of 1982. WWE's officialTwitteraccount posted a tribute to the fallen star, tweeting: "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr. No. A week later, Roma teamed with Erik Watts to take on the team of Orndorff and Lord Steven Regal. First Team USA Wrestling Senior All-American (2015) 5 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. 16 Tate Orndorff (OSU) def. Paul Orndorff excelled in various sports, including amateur wrestling, bodybuilding, football, track and field, and even arm wrestling. Orndorff lost the title to DiBiase on November 1, 1981, in a match at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. [12], During a February 5, 1995 taping of WCW Worldwide, Orndorff crossed paths with Hogan for the first time since 1987. Gable Steveson (MINN) def. [12], After feuding with Ladd, Orndorff continued to make a name for himself in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) where he feuded with The Masked Superstar. Canadian wrestler Edge, real name Adam Copeland, tweeted out a tribute to Paul Orndorff. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. The figure has premium articulation for many poses and play, True FX enhanced facial sculpting for life-like realism, WWE ring attire and iconic accessoriesall with remarkable detail depicting the Superstar's own personality. [60], On May 8, 2021, Orndorff's son Travis posted a video of him at a medical facility, where he was seen in a state of reported dementia. He was a member of the U23 World Greco-Roman team and a Senior U.S. Open Greco-Roman finalist in 2019. No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Wonderful aka The Brandon Bull. Christian Lance (NEB) def. Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the icon's funeral. He called me every day when he could. Paul Orndorff, 71, suffered an arm and neck injury during a wrestling match with Hulk Hogan. Orndorff is amazed with how far hes come in the sport considering he won just one match in seventh grade. 285 | No. [26] His final match came on a house show on January 4, 1988, against Rude in Augusta, Georgia. No. I went to a wcw house show at the uic pavilion once. #RIPMrWonderful, ORNDORFF WAS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER IN HIGH SCHOOL. Orndorff had stints in the UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and the indies between 1990 to 1993. Fellow WWE wrestler known by his wrestling name "The Natural" tweeted in response to Orndorff's death. He also defeated "Mean" Mark Callous in multiple house show encounters. Tristan Ruhlman (PUR) | Fall, 6:03 "But Paul also was one funny son-of-a-bitch. Senior U.S. Open finalist in Greco-Roman (2019) 30 Joe Doyle (BING) | MD, 10-2 No. Orndorff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2009. We lost another great one. His father also played football there, and had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints. pic.twitter.com/h7crlyHme6, WRESTLING WORLD COMMENTS AFTER PAUL ORNDORFF'S DEATH. Comedian Bill Burr spoke out about Paul Orndorff's death on Twitter. In the finals, Brian Lee won the title when Orndorff was disqualified. Luke Luffman (ILL) | D, 3-2 Paul Orndorff, alias Mr Wonderful, was an American professional wrestler best known for his performances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Wonderful was riddled with self-doubt, until one night, after beating himself up backstage after yet another loss, he was visited by psychic Gary Spivey. Paul was married to his high school girlfriend, Ronda Maxwell Orndorff, with whom they have two grown-up sons, Paul Orndorff III and Travis. Paul Orndorff, alias Mr Wonderful, was an American professional wrestler best known for his performances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul's net worth was $100 thousand by the time of his death. ", My heart is saddened again. Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr. (October 29, 1949 - July 12, 2021), nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and college football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). [17] When Piper assaulted Jimmy Snuka on the set of Piper's Pit, Orndorff assisted the Rowdy One in his matches. "Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. [12][13] Orndorff feuded with Ted DiBiase, JYD, Dusty Rhodes, and Dick Murdoch while holding on to the North American title. No. Its just the right way to live, thats how I feel. I was extremely lucky to have had him on so many Southeastern cards. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Yen.com.gh recently published an article regarding Denise Gordy's biography. 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